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Focus Features and Magnolia Pictures to re-release ‘On the Basis of Sex’ and ‘RBG’ in tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

The Films both will be widely available this Friday with the distributors’ net proceeds going toward the ACLU Women’s Rights Project, co-founded in 1972 by... Read More

TIFF Review: ‘Beginning’ knows where to start but no idea how to end

Mina Takla September 22, 2020

Plot: When a mysterious attack takes place on a church in one of Georgia’s remote villages, a game of power ensues between a woman and... Read More

HBO Max’s ‘West Wing’ special to benefit When We All Vote set for October 15 premiere

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

Original Cast Will Come Together for First Time in 17 Years for a Special Staged Theatrical Presentation of “Hartsfield’s Landing” Episode Act Breaks to Feature Commentary... Read More

2021 Oscar Predictions: MAKEUP and HAIRSTYLING (September)

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

Always a head scratcher of a category, especially once the shortlist rolls around with shocking snubs and inclusions. Prosthetics are still king here so we’ll... Read More

56th Chicago International Film Festival announces lineup: world premiere of ‘Belushi,’ drive-in screenings, Kate Winslet career tribute

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

October 14-25 fest to feature live and virtual events includes 58 feature films, conversations with Rachel Brosnahan, filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi Artistic Director Mimi Plauché has announced the... Read More

2021 Oscar Predictions: COSTUME DESIGN (September)

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

As with cinematography, costume design could be a place where Emmy nominees graduate to become Oscar nominees for David Fincher’s Mank. In this case, Trish... Read More

Trailer: Netflix’s action-packed ‘Over the Moon’ shoots for the stars

Erik Anderson September 22, 2020

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl named Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) builds a rocket ship to the moon to... Read More

From ‘Cast Away’ to ‘Buried’ – 9 Isolation Double-Features to Remind You…It Could Be Worse

Catherine Springer September 22, 2020

At the start of COVID, we thought it would be fun to keep track of how many days we’ve been locked down here in Los... Read More

A renewed appreciation for ‘Always,’ Spielberg’s least-noticed, but most heartfelt film

Catherine Springer September 22, 2020

As we all breathlessly anticipate director Steven Spielberg’s take on West Side Story, which is currently still aiming for a December 18 release date, I... Read More

What TIFF20 told us about the 2021 Oscar race

Diego Andaluz September 21, 2020

Often heralded as one of the most important fall film festivals that may announce new contenders– and end others chances– for the rest of awards... Read More

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